| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adecco Group Namodis Inc | 8 | $70,687 | 80.00% |
| Ford Motor Company | 8 | $81,099 | 80.00% |
| Genome International Corporation | 8 | $43,347 | 80.00% |
| Spalding University | 8 | $60,168 | 80.00% |
| Deloitte Amp Touche Llp | 8 | $48,979 | 80.00% |
| Genuineit Llc | 8 | $59,473 | 80.00% |
| Controltouch Systems Inc | 8 | $63,843 | 80.00% |
| Lincoln Manufacturing Usa Llc | 8 | $67,194 | 80.00% |
| Memorial Hospital Inc | 8 | $107,502 | 80.00% |
| Carlson Software Inc | 8 | $62,470 | 88.89% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanna Hill Farm | 13 | $22,130 | 100.00% |
| Charles F Henning | 13 | $20,850 | 100.00% |
| Eddie Mccord | 13 | $24,917 | 100.00% |
| Danny Odonoghue | 13 | $22,946 | 100.00% |
| Le Pearson | 13 | $22,066 | 100.00% |
| Cody Leonard | 13 | $22,165 | 100.00% |
| Blake Edwards Farms Inc | 13 | $25,850 | 100.00% |
| Chris Crawford | 13 | $26,029 | 100.00% |
| Harold Dwight Faulkner | 13 | $21,909 | 100.00% |
| North American Tobacco Co Llc | 13 | $28,894 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taz Trucking Inc | 1 | $38,938 | 50.00% |
| Nemak Usa Inc | 1 | $95,098 | 50.00% |
| Secat Inc | 1 | $69,826 | 50.00% |
| Carina Medical Llc | 1 | $52,582 | 50.00% |
| Epc Columbia Inc | 1 | $48,318 | 50.00% |
| Hydromax Usa | 1 | $93,725 | 50.00% |
| Childrens Home Of Northern Kentucky Inc | 1 | $44,283 | 50.00% |
| Bemak Nv Ltd Dba Ashford Stud | 1 | $134,950 | 50.00% |
| Bowling Green First Korean Baptist Church | 1 | $33,571 | 50.00% |
| Patricia Clark | 1 | $22,672 | 50.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soft Drink Manufacturing | 6 | $70,494 | 85.71% |
| Petrochemical Manufacturing | 6 | $90,705 | 85.71% |
| Fiber Optic Cable Manufacturing | 6 | $88,105 | 85.71% |
| Support Activities For Animal Production | 6 | $45,147 | 85.71% |
| All Other Miscellaneous Ambulatory Health Care Services | 6 | $76,028 | 85.71% |
| Software Publishers | 6 | $98,759 | 85.71% |
| Research And Development In The Social Sciences And Humanities | 6 | $72,998 | 85.71% |
| Racetracks | 6 | $57,127 | 85.71% |
| Other Pressed And Blown Glass And Glassware Manufacturing | 6 | $35,592 | 85.71% |
| Child Care Services | 6 | $32,580 | 85.71% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Other Grain Farming | 1 | $29,058 | 50.00% |
| Dairy Cattle And Milk Production | 1 | $22,838 | 50.00% |
| Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | 1 | $55,890 | 50.00% |
| Medical Dental And Hospital Equipment And Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 1 | $121,160 | 50.00% |
| Freestanding Ambulatory Surgical And Emergency Centers | 1 | $91,832 | 50.00% |
| Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 1 | $185,224 | 50.00% |
| Polystyrene Foam Product Manufacturing | 1 | $56,077 | 50.00% |
| Sporting And Athletic Goods Manufacturing | 1 | $88,296 | 50.00% |
| Motor Vehicle Steering And Suspension Components Except Spring Manufacturing | 1 | $79,206 | 50.00% |
| Monetary Authorities Central Bank | 1 | $44,325 | 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.