| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinarians | 19 | $59,545 | 86.36% |
| Environmental Engineers | 18 | $62,890 | 81.82% |
| Occupational Therapists | 18 | $59,503 | 85.71% |
| Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 18 | $48,728 | 94.74% |
| Sales Managers | 17 | $85,306 | 89.47% |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | 17 | $47,192 | 89.47% |
| Neurologists | 17 | $176,226 | 94.44% |
| Anesthesiologists | 16 | $219,158 | 88.89% |
| Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary | 16 | $48,291 | 88.89% |
| Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary | 15 | $50,276 | 88.24% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | 2 | $44,735 | 40.00% |
| Furniture Finishers | 2 | $29,474 | 40.00% |
| Food Scientists and Technologists | 2 | $74,610 | 40.00% |
| Economists | 2 | $52,343 | 40.00% |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 2 | $50,455 | 40.00% |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 2 | $40,635 | 40.00% |
| Actuaries | 2 | $115,721 | 40.00% |
| Anesthesiologists | 2 | $187,200 | 40.00% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | 2 | $71,469 | 40.00% |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | 2 | $30,015 | 40.00% |
| Country | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 600 | $435,789 | 44.38% |
| Mexico | 216 | $36,759 | 50.35% |
| Philippines | 55 | $4,019,352 | 37.67% |
| China | 41 | $58,093 | 37.61% |
| Pakistan | 40 | $100,815 | 43.48% |
| South Korea | 38 | $49,680 | 41.30% |
| Canada | 36 | $102,290 | 46.75% |
| Nepal | 24 | $62,564 | 45.28% |
| Japan | 21 | $74,903 | 40.38% |
| Brazil | 20 | $58,725 | 51.28% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tata Consultancy Services Limited | 3,049 | $62,709 | 99.64% |
| University Of Kentucky | 1,409 | $70,872 | 85.29% |
| Humana Inc | 980 | $87,551 | 96.08% |
| Cognizant Technology Solutions Us Corp | 733 | $74,428 | 92.43% |
| Wipro Limited | 727 | $61,266 | 96.55% |
| University Of Louisville | 723 | $50,733 | 96.66% |
| Deloitte Consulting Llp | 644 | $63,433 | 89.44% |
| Tech Mahindra Americasinc | 604 | $62,697 | 92.64% |
| V Soft Consulting Group Inc | 549 | $61,204 | 90.74% |
| Infosys Limited | 496 | $64,281 | 99.40% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Workman Farms Inc | 60 | $23,983 | 100.00% |
| Seven Springs Farms | 46 | $25,310 | 100.00% |
| Consolation Farms Llc | 42 | $25,512 | 100.00% |
| Henry Winn | 40 | $24,313 | 100.00% |
| Mark Cunningham Farms Llc | 40 | $23,954 | 100.00% |
| Robey Farms | 40 | $24,344 | 100.00% |
| Dwain Bell | 38 | $24,001 | 100.00% |
| Chris Mallory | 38 | $24,287 | 100.00% |
| Jackie Carson Farms | 37 | $22,935 | 100.00% |
| Rb Farms | 37 | $25,398 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Regional Healthcare Inc | 136 | $2,516,328 | 16.50% |
| Archer Daniels Midland | 79 | $107,013 | 25.73% |
| Creative Image Bmp | 61 | $22,492 | 23.37% |
| Pikeville Medical Center Inc | 55 | $186,948 | 24.66% |
| Perdue Farms Inc | 38 | $20,959 | 27.94% |
| Kellermeyer Bergensons Services Llc | 26 | $17,539 | 25.00% |
| Acg Bbq Llc Dba Sonnys Bbq | 25 | $18,094 | 25.00% |
| Fmr Llc | 18 | $87,853 | 18.56% |
| Haier Us Appliance Solutions Incdba Ge Appliances | 17 | $99,993 | 20.73% |
| Campbellsville University | 15 | $40,520 | 18.99% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication And Energy Wire And Cable Manufacturing | 20 | $68,447 | 86.96% |
| Supermarkets And Other Grocery Retailers Except Convenience Retailers | 20 | $97,609 | 86.96% |
| Plastics Packaging Film And Sheet Including Laminated Manufacturing | 20 | $69,936 | 86.96% |
| Commercial And Institutional Building Construction | 20 | $58,128 | 86.96% |
| Testing Laboratories And Services | 20 | $63,939 | 86.96% |
| Synthetic Dye And Pigment Manufacturing | 19 | $75,832 | 86.36% |
| Veterinary Services | 19 | $54,306 | 86.36% |
| Educational Support Services | 18 | $52,618 | 81.82% |
| Architectural Services | 18 | $50,589 | 85.71% |
| Plastics Material And Resin Manufacturing | 18 | $69,946 | 85.71% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural Services | 5 | $46,995 | 83.33% |
| Air Conditioning And Warm Air Heating Equipment And Commercial And Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing | 5 | $56,801 | 100.00% |
| Financial Transactions Processing Reserve And Clearinghouse Activities | 5 | $69,601 | 100.00% |
| Mattress Manufacturing | 5 | $68,636 | 100.00% |
| Insurance And Employee Benefit Funds | 5 | $73,411 | 100.00% |
| Offices Of Certified Public Accountants | 4 | $75,473 | 80.00% |
| Offices Of Lawyers | 4 | $61,084 | 80.00% |
| Industrial Truck Tractor Trailer And Stacker Machinery Manufacturing | 4 | $65,427 | 80.00% |
| Industrial Machinery Manufacturing | 4 | $57,372 | 80.00% |
| Industrial Gas Manufacturing | 4 | $102,289 | 80.00% |
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.