How Much Is A CNC Router Machine? Entry-level CNC routers for hobbyists can cost as little as $1,000 to $3,000. A desktop CNC router can range from $1,000 to $10,000 depending on its capabilities. High-end routers can cost anywhere up to $150,000.

A CNC router operator uses a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) router to cut various materials, like metal, plastic, and wood. Your duties as a CNC router operator are to arrange machine setup properly before beginning work, read blueprints as instructions for cutting, and operate the machine safely.

A computer numerical control (CNC) router is a computer-controlled cutting machine which typically mounts a hand-held router as a spindle which is used for cutting various materials, such as wood, composites, metals, plastics, glass, and foams.