| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Lucia | 1 | $88,088 | 50.00% |
| Croatia | 1 | $36,680 | 50.00% |
| Ethiopia | 1 | $63,752 | 50.00% |
| Bulgaria | 1 | $57,200 | 50.00% |
| Mauritius | 1 | $203,424 | 50.00% |
| Trinidad And Tobago | 1 | $120,890 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natsoft Corporation | 26 | $66,833 | 92.86% |
| Cypress Semiconductor Corporation | 26 | $72,670 | 92.86% |
| Union College | 25 | $29,828 | 89.29% |
| Centre College Of Kentucky | 25 | $47,368 | 89.29% |
| Kentucky State University | 25 | $48,192 | 92.59% |
| Reliable Software Resources Inc | 25 | $48,960 | 92.59% |
| Saint Joseph Health System Inc | 25 | $57,203 | 92.59% |
| Ups Worldwide Forwarding Inc | 25 | $91,344 | 92.59% |
| 3i Infotech Inc | 24 | $58,420 | 88.89% |
| Cummins Inc | 24 | $67,153 | 92.31% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seldon Dixon Iii | 24 | $24,811 | 100.00% |
| Aulbach Land Usa Llc | 24 | $24,811 | 100.00% |
| Bdh Tobacco Llc | 24 | $26,640 | 100.00% |
| David Feagin Farms | 23 | $24,571 | 100.00% |
| Keith Elliott Farms | 23 | $24,310 | 100.00% |
| Birge Farms Llc | 23 | $25,911 | 100.00% |
| Owen Rust Farms Llc | 23 | $25,054 | 100.00% |
| M C Farming Llc | 23 | $24,838 | 100.00% |
| Stephen Ogle | 23 | $25,003 | 100.00% |
| Ronald K Stokes | 23 | $23,602 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricewaterhousecoopers | 2 | $80,787 | 40.00% |
| Means Adult Primary Care Clinic Of Kentucky Pllc | 2 | $186,483 | 40.00% |
| Kaba Mas Llc | 2 | $105,373 | 40.00% |
| Kentucky Downs Llc | 2 | $70,897 | 40.00% |
| Desma Usa Inc | 2 | $88,754 | 40.00% |
| Rainbow Design Services Inc | 2 | $67,538 | 40.00% |
| Allstate Tower Inc | 2 | $73,539 | 40.00% |
| Optum Services Inc | 2 | $80,070 | 40.00% |
| Jackson Physician Corp | 2 | $197,600 | 40.00% |
| Jim Beam Brands Co | 2 | $78,177 | 40.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Other Wood Product Manufacturing | 1 | $44,574 | 50.00% |
| Administration Of General Economic Programs | 1 | $63,981 | 50.00% |
| Pesticide And Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing | 1 | $71,510 | 50.00% |
| Support Activities For Printing | 1 | $81,910 | 100.00% |
| Truck Utility Trailer And Rv Recreational Vehicle Rental And Leasing | 1 | $100,526 | 100.00% |
| Sports Teams And Clubs | 1 | $40,480 | 100.00% |
| Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing | 1 | $63,149 | 100.00% |
| Specialized Design Services | 1 | $30,098 | 100.00% |
| Sawmills And Wood Preservation | 1 | $40,373 | 100.00% |
| Museums Historical Sites And Similar Institutions | 1 | $22,734 | 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.