| Total Visas | % of all Visas | Average Wage | Visa Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29,605 | 62.48% | $73,158 | H-1B |
| 15,269 | 32.22% | $24,263 | H-2A |
| 2,275 | 4.80% | $261,445 | PERM |
| 234 | 0.49% | $79,153 | E-3 Australian |
As of May 2023, Kentucky has seen a total of 47,383 visa workers across all visa types. The most common visa class in Kentucky is the H-1B visa with 29,605 H-1B visas on record over all years accounting for 62.48% of Kentucky's total visas. The second most prevalent visa is the H-2A visa with 15,269 H-2A visas on record over all years accounting for 32.22% of Kentucky's total visas.
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers, Applications | 4,668 | $73,584 | 92.77% |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 3,652 | $61,925 | 93.81% |
| Computer Programmers | 2,281 | $55,020 | 92.16% |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | 1,220 | $65,029 | 93.77% |
| Physicians and Surgeons, All Other | 876 | $164,470 | 89.66% |
| Mechanical Engineers | 738 | $71,629 | 92.83% |
| Web Developers | 573 | $51,499 | 99.65% |
| Software Developers, Systems Software | 516 | $75,279 | 91.81% |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | 484 | $68,732 | 96.99% |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | 417 | $44,360 | 84.41% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | 7,508 | $25,174 | 154.23% |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop | 3,131 | $27,766 | 140.09% |
| Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals | 310 | $26,949 | 31.22% |
| Agricultural Equipment Operators | 71 | $29,138 | 14.46% |
| Nursery Workers | 11 | $27,588 | 2.24% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 4 | $44,117 | 1.29% |
| Animal Breeders | 3 | $24,419 | 0.99% |
| Agricultural Workers, All Other | 2 | $30,004 | 1.09% |
| Helpers--Carpenters | 1 | $32,926 | 0.60% |
| Construction Laborers | 1 | $42,307 | 1.14% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers, Applications | 533 | $471,994 | 80.88% |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 119 | $82,870 | 60.41% |
| Physicians and Surgeons, All Other | 96 | $160,540 | 82.05% |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | 84 | $21,605 | 76.36% |
| Internists, General | 79 | $116,370 | 73.83% |
| Home Health Aides | 53 | $20,233 | 55.21% |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | 51 | $83,064 | 69.86% |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | 48 | $64,383 | 77.42% |
| Electrical Engineers | 45 | $71,671 | 73.77% |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 33 | $17,749 | 62.26% |
| Country | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya | 3 | $85,557 | 37.50% |
| Argentina | 3 | $88,855 | 42.86% |
| Greece | 3 | $52,991 | 42.86% |
| Haiti | 3 | $44,630 | 42.86% |
| Jamaica | 3 | $56,611 | 42.86% |
| Dominican Republic | 3 | $108,805 | 42.86% |
| Cambodia | 3 | $18,165 | 42.86% |
| Tanzania | 3 | $44,248 | 50.00% |
| Cyprus | 2 | $43,415 | 33.33% |
| Thailand | 2 | $43,420 | 33.33% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whip Mix Corporation | 8 | $79,649 | 88.89% |
| Arvato Usa Llc | 8 | $86,491 | 88.89% |
| Teradyne Infotech Inc | 8 | $78,398 | 88.89% |
| Fortna Inc | 8 | $81,796 | 88.89% |
| Cvs Rx Services Inc | 8 | $100,487 | 88.89% |
| Fujitsu North America Inc | 8 | $106,473 | 88.89% |
| Tbd Acquisition Llc | 8 | $167,874 | 88.89% |
| Southeastern Emergency Services Pc | 8 | $188,380 | 88.89% |
| Neonatal Services Psc | 8 | $200,312 | 88.89% |
| Baptist Health Medical Group | 8 | $202,179 | 88.89% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Hamilton | 12 | $23,320 | 100.00% |
| Zent Farm Llc | 12 | $23,901 | 100.00% |
| Smith Scott Of Western Ky Llc | 12 | $25,707 | 100.00% |
| George Miller | 12 | $25,943 | 100.00% |
| James W Johns | 12 | $21,889 | 100.00% |
| Tommy Brothers | 12 | $24,353 | 100.00% |
| Terry Thurston | 12 | $20,745 | 100.00% |
| Hooks Farms Chris Hooks | 12 | $29,056 | 100.00% |
| J M Farms | 12 | $25,303 | 100.00% |
| Francies Farms Llc | 12 | $26,364 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Die And Tool Die Set Jig And Fixture Manufacturing | 7 | $65,193 | 87.50% |
| Other Financial Investment Activities | 7 | $75,495 | 87.50% |
| Office Administrative Services | 7 | $63,639 | 87.50% |
| Basic Chemical Manufacturing | 7 | $99,207 | 87.50% |
| Automobile And Light Duty Motor Vehicle Manufacturing | 7 | $81,099 | 87.50% |
| Flat Glass Manufacturing | 7 | $80,523 | 87.50% |
| Sporting And Athletic Goods Manufacturing | 7 | $64,673 | 87.50% |
| Motor Vehicle Manufacturing | 7 | $71,662 | 87.50% |
| Advertising Agencies | 6 | $47,514 | 75.00% |
| Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 6 | $58,313 | 75.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Activities Related To Credit Intermediation | 1 | $33,987 | 50.00% |
| Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation | 1 | $61,859 | 50.00% |
| Surgical Appliance And Supplies Manufacturing | 1 | $92,248 | 50.00% |
| Business Associations | 1 | $20,155 | 50.00% |
| Search Detection Navigation Guidance Aeronautical And Nautical System And Instrument Manufacturing | 1 | $66,414 | 50.00% |
| Pulp Mills | 1 | $68,973 | 50.00% |
| Fitness And Recreational Sports Centers | 1 | $21,230 | 50.00% |
| Cattle Ranching And Farming | 1 | $23,400 | 50.00% |
| General Freight Trucking Long Distance Truckload | 1 | $38,938 | 50.00% |
| Fruit And Vegetable Canning | 1 | $106,600 | 50.00% |
The chart below compares The average wage in Kentucky to that of the top 9 states with the highest overall average H1-B wage. The average wage in Kentucky over all years is $73,158. The state with the highest average wage of H1-B workers for all states is CA with an average wage of $104,510.