How much is hearing loss worth in Nebraska workers' comp?
There is no fixed dollar amount for hearing loss in Nebraska. Nebraska's schedule has no separate entry for hearing loss in both ears. Permanent injuries that are not on the schedule are paid under the general rule: 66⅔% of the difference between pre-injury wages and post-injury earning power, up to 300 weeks. Below: the exact rule, the 2026 weekly maximum ($1,166) and what to ask for before you accept an offer.
How hearing loss is paid in Nebraska
Nebraska's schedule has no separate entry for hearing loss in both ears. Permanent injuries that are not on the schedule are paid under the general rule: 66⅔% of the difference between pre-injury wages and post-injury earning power, up to 300 weeks.
General rule for permanent injuries in Nebraska: 66⅔% of the difference between pre-injury wages and post-injury earning power, up to 300 weeks.
What is different in Nebraska
Nebraska pays members by schedule and the body as a whole by loss of earning power; when several members are injured, each is paid separately with the benefit periods running one after another.
Hearing loss: check the audiogram and whether both ears are rated
Request the audiogram and the report explaining the hearing-loss percentage, which ear or ears it covers and how work-related exposure was assessed. Do not enter a one-ear rating into a two-ear formula. Tinnitus and hearing loss are not interchangeable inputs, and this calculator does not determine the medical rating.
How to check an offer when there is no fixed figure
This page cannot reliably estimate a permanent award from the injury name and wage alone. The state rule above identifies whether lost earnings, a special rating method or another category applies. To check an offer, request the calculation used, injury date, accepted wage, applicable rating and benefits still outstanding. The weekly calculator below estimates only temporary total disability under its assumptions; it does not value the settlement. See the state benefit overview.
Settlement value vs. the statutory award
The statutory benefit described here and a settlement value are different figures. Request an itemized proposal identifying the benefits included, amounts already paid, deductions, future medical treatment and rights being resolved. Which benefits can be settled and what approval is required depend on state rules. This page does not calculate future medical costs or predict a negotiated outcome.
Nebraska vs. neighboring states
| State | How hearing loss is paid | Max for total loss |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | impairment rating (see rule) | — |
| Colorado | 139 weeks | — |
| Iowa | 175 weeks | $391,475 |
| Kansas | 110 weeks | $99,550 |
| Missouri | 180 weeks | $122,072 |
| South Dakota | 150 weeks | $172,800 |
| Wyoming | wage loss | — |
"Max for total loss" applies to body-part schedules at the top weekly rate. Compare all 50 states and D.C.
While you recover: temporary disability in Nebraska
Weekly temporary benefits while you cannot work follow these rules:
| Weekly rate | 66.67% of AWW |
|---|---|
| Maximum weekly benefit | $1,166 (2026-01-01 to 2026-12-31) |
| Minimum weekly benefit | $49 (or actual wages if less) |
| Waiting period | Not confirmed |
| Waiting days paid back after | Not confirmed |
| Time limit on temporary benefits | No fixed week limit in statute |
Estimate your weekly check
Assumes temporary total disability and no post-injury work earnings. It does not calculate partial disability, retroactive payments, offsets or special low-wage rules. Confirm the injury date and the insurer's wage calculation.
Frequently asked questions
How is hearing loss paid in Nebraska workers' comp?
Nebraska's schedule has no separate entry for hearing loss in both ears. Permanent injuries that are not on the schedule are paid under the general rule: 66⅔% of the difference between pre-injury wages and post-injury earning power, up to 300 weeks.
What is the maximum weekly workers' comp benefit in Nebraska in 2026?
The maximum weekly temporary total disability benefit is $1,166 (2026-01-01 to 2026-12-31).
Which law sets these amounts?
Neb. Rev. Stat. 48-119, 48-121, 48-121.01. The official sources are linked at the bottom of this page.
Other injuries in Nebraska
Law and official sources
Official sources
Statute: Neb. Rev. Stat. 48-119, 48-121, 48-121.01; Neb. Rev. Stat. § 48-121(2), (3)
- Nebraska Workers' Compensation Court (official site)
- newcc.gov/service-providers/attorneys/benefit-rates
- law.justia.com/codes/nebraska/chapter-48/statute-48-121/
- nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=48-121&print=true
- law.justia.com/codes/nebraska/chapter-48/statute-48-121-01/
Figures checked September 30, 2026. Maximums change every year; confirm current figures with the Nebraska workers' compensation agency.
Estimate only. Your real award depends on your doctor's rating, your wage records, offsets and settlement terms. This page is general information, not legal advice.