| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Kentucky University | 75 | $48,415 | 92.59% |
| Mphasis Corporation | 74 | $53,450 | 92.50% |
| Humana Insurance Company | 71 | $81,124 | 89.87% |
| Fayette County Public Schools | 70 | $43,320 | 90.91% |
| Apogee Medical Group Kentucky Psc | 69 | $150,208 | 90.79% |
| Latitude 36 Inc | 66 | $79,857 | 89.19% |
| Ibm Corporation | 66 | $66,973 | 89.19% |
| Ibm India Private Limited | 66 | $59,057 | 92.96% |
| Hcl Global Systems Inc | 66 | $73,194 | 95.65% |
| Capgemini America Inc | 64 | $82,663 | 94.12% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morton Farms Llc | 28 | $26,030 | 100.00% |
| Wiggins Farms Llc | 28 | $26,182 | 100.00% |
| D And S Farms Llc | 28 | $24,182 | 100.00% |
| Maplebreeze Farms Llc | 28 | $23,886 | 100.00% |
| Kirks Farm Inc | 28 | $24,693 | 100.00% |
| Kenneth Compton | 28 | $23,856 | 100.00% |
| Keith Harris Farms Inc | 28 | $24,238 | 100.00% |
| Larry Grace | 28 | $23,912 | 100.00% |
| Nathan Lovell | 28 | $23,830 | 100.00% |
| Mackey Enterprises Llc | 28 | $23,830 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerotek Inc | 5 | $79,955 | 33.33% |
| Robert Bosch Automotive Steering Llc | 5 | $93,413 | 33.33% |
| Bonfiglioli Usa | 5 | $68,985 | 33.33% |
| Midas Hospitality Llc | 5 | $17,347 | 38.46% |
| Criders Lawn Care Llc | 5 | $22,069 | 38.46% |
| Three Rivers Medical Clinics Inc | 4 | $151,237 | 30.77% |
| Los Pinos Mexican Restaurant | 4 | $16,702 | 30.77% |
| Mountain Medical Enterprises Pllc | 4 | $103,196 | 33.33% |
| Kentucky Community Technical College System | 4 | $39,885 | 33.33% |
| Celanese International | 4 | $102,289 | 36.36% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Custom Compounding Of Purchased Resins | 1 | $50,149 | 100.00% |
| Fish And Seafood Merchant Wholesalers | 1 | $36,795 | 100.00% |
| Metal Kitchen Cookware Utensil Cutlery And Flatware Except Precious Manufacturing | 1 | $92,477 | 100.00% |
| Resin And Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing | 1 | $133,869 | 100.00% |
| Other Specialized Design Services | 1 | $19,656 | 100.00% |
| Fitness And Recreational Sports Centers | 1 | $43,472 | 100.00% |
| Fertilizer Mixing Only Manufacturing | 1 | $69,222 | 100.00% |
| Direct Mail Advertising | 1 | $33,384 | 100.00% |
| Iron And Steel Forging | 1 | $79,851 | 100.00% |
| Legislative Bodies | 1 | $36,504 | 100.00% |
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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.